Eric Lagatta is a Space Connect Reporter at USA TODAY. He covers aviation and aerospace topics, including NASA, rocketeering, satellites, and space travel, while also delving into climate change and environmental issues. Eric has been featured in numerous publications, including AZCentral and the Detroit Free Press.
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Eric Lagatta's coverage spans a wide range of topics, including scientific events, entertainment news, and crime. His articles focus on evolving stories and breaking news related to space events, SpaceX, airplane emergencies, solar eclipses, and UFOs.
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SpaceX is planning yet another Falcon 9 rocket launch today in California.
By: Eric Lagatta
Here's what to know about SpaceX's next Starship launch, including when it is and what to expect. USA TODAY NETWORK Nov. 9, 2026, 11:01 a.m. CT
Look up, California! Another SpaceX rocket launch is due up tonight at the Vandenberg Space Force Base. Track the mission here.
By: Eric Lagatta
SpaceX prepares for a dual catch of both stages of its Starship rocket on Nov. 13 during flight 15. Before that, relive all previous launches.
By: Eric Lagatta
As SpaceX works toward a Nov. 13 launch of Starship, here's a look back at Starship's path to what could be one of its most important test flights yet.
By: Eric Lagatta
Nov. 11, 2026, 8:50 a.m. ET
Nov. 11, 2026, 8:50 a.m. ET
By: Eric Lagatta
SpaceX wants to catch both stages of its Starship rocket during flight 15. Here's how it might unfold this Friday. USA TODAY
By: Rick Neale, Brooke Edwards, Eric Lagatta
Here's what to know about Starship's next test flight, as well as its impending Florida debut. Nov. 11, 2026, 10:41 a.m. ET
Nine months have elapsed since the Vulcan, famed for its side-mounted boosters giving it extra oomph at takeoff, has gotten off the ground from the Sunshine State
